Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 317 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Name the whole): Find what every sentence is about. Choose the short title that names that main idea. A title about a different topic — or only one small detail — is not the best title.

1. 1.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) Saving Water (b) My Grandfather (c) The Cricket Match (d) Elephants
2. 2.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. Mishti drinks milk from a blue bowl. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Peacock
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Rahul saw a fish flapping on the dry riverbank. He gently picked up the fish in his hands. He put the fish back into the river. The fish swam away, and Rahul smiled. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) Saving the Fish (d) A Card for Grandpa
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) Healthy Food (b) Busy Ants (c) My Pet Cat (d) The Old Banyan Tree
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Tea sellers walk up and down the platform. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) My Grandfather (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) The Railway Station (d) Sports Day
6. 6.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. My grandfather loves to play chess with me. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Saving Water (c) My Grandfather (d) The Monsoon
7. 7.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Dinosaur Book (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Bean Seed
8. 8.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. An elephant picks up food with its trunk. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) A Visit to the Zoo (b) Sports Day (c) Making Rangoli (d) Elephants
9. 9.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) The Train to Shimla (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Kitten in the Tree (d) A Helpful Neighbour
10. 10.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Our School Library (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) A Day at the Beach (d) A Visit to the Zoo
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) A Day at the Beach (b) The Village Fair (c) The Monsoon (d) The Peacock
12. 12.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My best friend is Farhan. Farhan sits next to me in class. My friend always shares his lunch with me. He is a true friend who helps me. (a) My Best Friend (b) Healthy Food (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Pet Cat
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    An old banyan tree stands in our village. Its branches spread very wide. Long roots hang down from its branches. Villagers rest in its cool shade. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) Saving Water
14. 14.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Kabir made a kite with paper and sticks. He flew the kite high above the roof. Suddenly the string snapped and the kite fell. Kabir mended the kite and flew it again. (a) The Broken Kite (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Priya the Queen (d) A Card for Grandpa
15. 15.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. The moon looks like a silver plate. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) The Night Sky (c) Our School Library (d) Elephants
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (c) The Spelling Contest (d) A Card for Grandpa
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Dark clouds gather and rain pours down. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. (a) Sports Day (b) The Monsoon (c) The Cricket Match (d) The Peacock
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Turn off the tap while you brush. Fix leaking taps quickly. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) Saving Water (b) The Village Fair (c) A Trip to the Old Fort (d) Healthy Food
19. 19.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. We always thank the postman with a smile. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Sports Day (c) Our Postman (d) Our Classroom
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our street had a cricket match on Sunday. Kunal bowled very fast. Our team scored fifty runs. Imran took the last wicket. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Grandma's Garden (c) Saving Water (d) The Vegetable Market
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Nest on the Window
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ants are tiny but very hard-working. They live together in an anthill. Ants walk one behind the other in a line. Ants store food for the winter. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Busy Ants (c) Elephants (d) Grandma's Garden
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. Then we fill it with bright coloured powder. We place small lamps around the design. (a) Our School Library (b) Making Rangoli (c) A Visit to the Zoo (d) The Railway Station
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. It has big windows that let in sunlight. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Saving Water (b) Making Rangoli (c) Our Classroom (d) My Best Friend
25. 25.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Healthy Food (b) The Old Banyan Tree (c) Grandma's Garden (d) My Best Friend
26. 26.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Model Volcano (b) Arjun Gets Well (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Bean Seed
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. Thousands of stars twinkle above us. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Old Banyan Tree (b) The Night Sky (c) Our Classroom (d) My Pet Cat
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Lost Ring (b) Saving the Fish (c) The Big Football Match (d) A Helpful Neighbour
29. 29.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) The Peacock (b) Elephants (c) Healthy Food (d) Our School Library
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    In January, the sky fills with kites. Kites of every colour dance in the wind. We buy strong string for our kites. At night, people fly kites with small lights. (a) Making Rangoli (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) The Kite Festival (d) My Grandfather
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The night sky is full of wonders. The moon looks like a silver plate. Sometimes we spot a shooting star. Some stars make shapes in the sky. (a) The Night Sky (b) My Best Friend (c) Busy Ants (d) My Pet Cat
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Ramesh is the postman in our area. He brings letters and parcels every day. He carries a big brown bag of letters. The postman knows every house on our street. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Our Postman (c) My Best Friend (d) Busy Ants
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Vegetable Market (b) Our School Library (c) The Cricket Match (d) Saving Water
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) Healthy Food (b) My New Bicycle (c) My Best Friend (d) Making Rangoli
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. It has tall shelves full of storybooks. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Saving Water (b) Busy Ants (c) Our School Library (d) The Old Banyan Tree
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Yash saw a bird building a nest on his window. Soon there were three small eggs in the nest. One morning, tiny chicks hatched from the eggs. Yash watched the chicks learn to fly. (a) The Spelling Contest (b) The Nest on the Window (c) The Clean Park (d) The Dinosaur Book
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. A magician does tricks for the children. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Busy Ants (c) Healthy Food (d) The Village Fair
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) Elephants (b) The Kite Festival (c) Our Classroom (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
39. 39.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Monsoon (b) Elephants (c) The Railway Station (d) My Best Friend
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Bean Seed (b) The Lost Ring (c) A Helpful Neighbour (d) The Dripping Tap

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